SEWING
FOR
HOUSEHOL
D LINENS

What is Sewing?
Is a craft where you stitch
fabrics together
Sewing can be done by
hand or by sewing machine

COMPLETE TOOLS IN SEWING
A. Measuring Tools
B. Cutting Tools
C. Marking Tools
D. Sewing Tools

Measuring tools
Tape Measure- Used for taking body
measurement as well as cloth.
Metal Gauge- movable marker
that measures short distance.

French Curve- used for drafting
curves in the pattern of arms
and neckline.
Meter Stick- used to measure
fabric

Other measuring tools
 Ruler
 Hem Gauge
 Tailor’s Square

Cutting tools
Dressmaking Shears- big scissors
are used for cutting fabric.
Pinking Shears- scissors with
serrated blades or zigzag edges
used for cutting fabric edge

Thread Clippers- small tool used for
snipping thread.
Stitch Ripper- used to open seams
as well as other detailed work

Marking tools
Tailor’s Chalk- Hard square wax
usually color orange used to
mark the seamlines.
Soft Pencil- used in pattern
construction.

Tracing Wheel- used to transfer the
marks in the pattern to the fabric.
Tracing Paper- used with the
tracing wheel to transfer marks.

Other cutting tools
 Sewing scissor
 Light Trimmers
 Stitch Ripper

Sewing tools
Needles- has one sharp at
the end and a hole at other
end
Long Darner- long thick
needle for mending holes
in heavy fabrics.

Beading needles- used for
decorative work.
Pins- to hold pieces of fabric

Other sewing tools
 Pin Cushion
 Emery Bag
 Threads

 Needle Threader
 Thimble

A. Classify the following material. Write MT if
measuring tool, CT if cutting tool, KT if
marking tool, and ST if sewing tool. Write your
answer on space provided.
___1. Pin cushion
___2. Soft Pencil
___3. Beading Needle
___4. Stitch Ripper
___5. Ruler
___6. Needle Threader
___7. Dressmaking Shear
___8. Meter Stick
___9. Tape Measure
___10. Thread

B. Choose you answer on the box. Write only
the letter of the correct answer.
a. Threads d. French Curve
b. Tracing Wheel e. Pins
c. Needles f. Thimble
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